Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie
Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie is Philosopher and Founder of Phicilitate Ltd., Ethics Manager at the FTSE100 company BAE Systems, and author. He takes great pride in challenging traditionally held norms and seeks to provoke alternative thought through his work on practical philosophy, authentic leadership, uncertainty and cognitive diversity. Through Phicilitate Ltd., he uses philosophical techniques to help organisations and their employees develop their capacity for critical thought. These are techniques he practices and applies himself in his role within the complex corporate environment at BAE Systems.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
The Importance of Cognitive Diversity
While diversity is a priority for many organizations, Ben delves deeper into the concept, specifically focusing on cognitive diversity. Organizational challenges are plenty, such as promoting workplace equity, fostering inclusivity, building sustainable businesses, and adapting to evolving employee work-life balances. Given these challenges, there is a growing need for thought solutions, and encouraging cognitive diversity among employees becomes crucial.
This session will leave you with greater confidence in the unique value of diverse perspectives, and how to put these perspectives to good use in your day-to-day roles.